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School: Na Tearmoinn (C.) (roll number 8932)

Location:
Tarmon East, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Margt. Meskell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0403, Page 468

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    I dwell in Tarmons.
    The name Tarmons, meaning sanctuary, is found in places in which there was a monastery.
    It is said that there was a monastery just at the spot where William Dalton lives.
    Any criminal, fleeing from the justice, obtained sanctuary when got within the lands owned by the monks.
    Dooncaha is situated west of Tarmons. The name mean "the fort of the battle" but the old people can give no account of the armies that fought there.
    In Tarmons there is a district called "Ballintubber".
    In this district is a holy well dedicated to Saint
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Tarmon West, Co. Kerry
    Collector
    Nellie Mc Kessy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tarmon West, Co. Kerry